Skagit River
The Skagit enters Washington from British Columbia into Ross Lake, drops through Diablo and Gorge lakes, then runs west past Marblemount, Concrete, Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon to split into forks at Skagit Bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Skagit River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 150 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Allison Pass, E. C. Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia |
| Mouth | Skagit Bay on Puget Sound near Skagit City, Washington |
| State | Washington |
Ross, Diablo and Gorge dams of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project hold Ross, Diablo and Gorge lakes.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Skagit River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Washington: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Skagit River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Skagit River (Wikipedia) ↗